Bulletin Year: 2026-2027
Important: This course plan provides a recommended sequence for this major. For detailed degree
requirements, please refer to the University of South Carolina Bulletin. Additionally,
reach out to your academic advisor at Midlands Technical College for assistance in
navigating coursework in your MTC program of study. Your University of South Carolina
advisor will help with course selection and planning for upcoming semesters after
transfer.
Courses to be completed at Midlands Technical College
Complete foundational coursework before transferring.
Semester One (17 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL 101 College Orientation | 1 | Not Transferrable (Not Applicable) |
|
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 | C | ENGL 101 Critical Reading & Composition (CC-CMW) |
| BIO 101 Biological Science I | 4 | C | BIOL 101/101L Biological Principles I & Lab (CC-SCI) |
| MAT 112 Precalculus | 5 | C | MATH 115 Precalculus (PR-Elective) |
| CHM 110 College Chemistry | 4 | C | CHEM 111/111L General Chemistry I & Lab (PR-Supporting Course) |
Semester Two (17-18 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 | C | ENGL 102 Rhetoric & Composition (CC-CMW/INF) |
| MAT 130 Elementary Calculus or MAT 140 Analytical geometry & Calculus |
3-4 | C | MATH 122 Calculus for BA & Soc. Sci. or MATH 141 Calculus I (CC- ARP) |
| BIO 102 Biological Science II | 4 | C | BIOL 102/102L Biological Principles II & Lab (CC-SCI) |
| CHM 111 College Chemistry II | 4 | C | CHEM 112/112L General Chemistry II & Lab (PR-Supporting Course) |
| HIS 202 American History: 1877 to Present | 3 | C | HIST 112 US History Since 1865 (CC-GHS) |
Semester Three (16-17 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM 211 Organic Chemistry I | 4 | C | CHEM 333/331L Organic Chemistry I & Lab (PR-Supporting Course) |
| SPC 205 Public Speaking | 3 | C | SPCH 140 Public Communication (CC-CMS) |
| MAT 141 Analytical Geometry and Calculus II or MAT 185 Finite College Math |
3-4 | C | MATH 142 Calculus II or MATH 170 Finite Math (CC-ARP) |
| PSC 201 American Government | 3 | C | POLI 201 American National Government (CC-GSS/VSR) |
| CPT 114 Computers and Programming or IST 225 Internet Communications |
3 | C | UNEL 001T Computers and Programming or ITEC 362 Web-Based Support Systems (PR-Elective) |
Semester Four (13 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 122 Finite College Mathematics | 3 | C | MATH 170 Finite Mathematics (CC-ARP) |
| CHM 212 Organic Chemistry II | 4 | C | CHEM 334/332L Organic Chemistry II & Lab (PR-Elective) |
| PHI 115 Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 | C | PHIL 211 Contemporary Moral Issues (CR-Fine Arts or Humanities) |
| MUS 105 Music Appreciation or ART 101 Art History and Appreciation or THE 101 Introduction to Theatre |
3 | C | MUSC 110 Introduction to Music or ARTE 101 Introduction to ART or THEA 200 Understanding & Appreciation of Theatre (CC-AIU) |
Courses to be completed after transfer to USC
Finish advanced degree coursework and graduation requirements.
Semester Five (15-17 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 301 (& optional lab) Ecology & Evolution or BIOL 302 (& optional lab) Cell & Molecular Bio. or BIOL 303 Fundamental Genetics |
3-4 | C | (MR) |
| Physiology or Plant Biology Course | 3-4 | C | (MR) |
| STAT 205 Elem. Stat. for the Biol. & Life Sciences | 3 | (CR) | |
| Foreign Language or other Carolina Core Requirement | 3 | (CC-GFL) | |
| History (non-U.S.) | 3 | (CR) |
Semester Six (12-14 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 301 (& optional lab) Ecology & Evolution or BIOL 302 (& optional lab) Cell & Molecular Bio.or BIOL 303 Fundamental Genetics |
3-4 | C | (MR) |
| Physiology or Plant Biology Course | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Biological Sciences Elective (300-level and above) | 3-4 | C | (MR) |
| Foreign Language or other Carolina Core Requirement | 3 | (CC-GFL) |
Semester Seven (12-13 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 301 (& optional lab) Ecology & Evolution or BIOL 302 (& optional lab) Cell & Molecular Bio.or BIOL 303 Fundamental Genetics |
3-4 | C | (MR) |
| Biological Sciences Elective (400-699 level) | 3 | C | (MR) |
| CSCE 102 Web Design & Development Using AI Tools | 3 | (CR) | |
| Foreign Language (if needed to meet 122-level of foreign language) or Approved Elective |
3 | (CR/PR) |
Semester Eight (12-16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences Elective (400-699 level) | 3-4 | C | (MR) |
| Biological Sciences Elective (300-level and above) | 3-4 | C | (MR) |
| Social Science | 3 | (CR) | |
| Carolina Core Requirement VSR | 3 | (CC-VSR) | |
| Approved Elective (only if needed to meet hours to graduate) | 0-2 | (PR) |
University Requirements: Bachelor’s degree-seeking students must meet Carolina Core (general education) requirements.Code Definitions
Code
Definition
CC
Carolina Core
CC-AIU
Carolina Core – Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding
CC-ARP
Carolina Core – Analytical Reasoning and Problem-Solving
CC-CMS
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
CC-CMW
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written Component
CC-GFL
Carolina Core – Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
CC-GHS
Carolina Core – Historical Thinking
CC-GSS
Carolina Core – Social Sciences
CC-INF
Carolina Core – Information Literacy
CC-INT
Carolina Core – Integrative Course
CC-SCI
Carolina Core – Scientific Literacy
CC-VSR
Carolina Core – Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
CR
College Requirement
MR
Major Requirement
PR
Program Requirement
Disclaimer: Transfer Tracks are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required
in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the
application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and
planning for upcoming semesters.